E. Greenville Taxi Firm Asks Puc For Rate Hike Briefly

A taxi company based in East Greenville has asked the state Public Utility Commission for a $40,700 annual rate increase.

The Valley Cab Co., which serves the Pennsburg, East Greenville, Red Hill, Green Lane and Palm areas, wants to change its fare structure.

The proposed structure would charge passengers $1.50 for the first mile and $1.25 for each extra mile. The current fare is $1.50 for up to two miles and $1 for each additional mile. The minimum charge is $1.50.

A PUC spokesman said the commission has started a study of the proposed increase, which the company said it needs to meet higher operating costs.